Woman to Woman: Pressure to have the “latest” baby everything

Woman to Woman: Pressure to have the “latest” baby everything

I am a very frugal person, so I don’t tend to invest in a lot of big ticket baby items unless they’re really necessary. Unfortunately, since we didn’t set out to have a large family, there are lots of things I might have bought had I realized how...

the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

My 3-year-old daughter was doodling in church and I reached over, taking the pen and writing her name in a whimsical hand. My 10-year-old daughter, observing, leaned in and whispered, “What font is that?”
Let’s Get Real Monday: 5 Senses Addition

Let’s Get Real Monday: 5 Senses Addition

Randi is hosting Let’s Get Real Monday and her topic is the 5 senses. Admittedly, when I first read the topic I was clueless as to what I could do with it, but with a little thought I used it to put together last week in review: Smell: Stop and smell the...
Can you relate?

Can you relate?

I came across this old photo last night and saw how hysterical it is (I’m sure it wasn’t at the time). Our seventh child was six days old and my MIL was trying (I stress the word trying) to get a good family photo with the new addition. This is...
“Truth or Dare” with a 5-year old

“Truth or Dare” with a 5-year old

5-year-old son: Truth or dare? 16-year-old son: Truth. 5-year-old son: Is it true that George Washington is dead? 5-year-old son: Truth or dare? Kid up the street: Dare. 5-year-old son: I dare you to buy me a game.
Moments in Motherhood, June 2007

Moments in Motherhood, June 2007

This month’s topic is sharing a special memory of your mother. My mother had three sayings in particular which I remember: More can be bought. Don’t try to be something you aren’t. No one person is important enough to make everyone around them...

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